Keto Asian cabbage stir-fry

Keto Asian cabbage stir-fry

This colorful keto stir-fry is not only easy to make but also amazingly tasty. This crunchy delight may become one of your favourite go-to recipes. Consider trying it tonight!

Keto Asian cabbage stir-fry

This colorful keto stir-fry is not only easy to make but also amazingly tasty. This crunchy delight may become one of your favourite go-to recipes. Consider trying it tonight!
USMetric
4 servingservings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 450 g green cabbage
  • 2 oz. 55 g butter, divided or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 2 garlic clove, mincedgarlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp finely chopped, or grated, fresh ginger
  • 1¼ lbs 550 g ground beef or ground turkey
  • 3 (1½ oz.) 3 (45 g) scallion, chopped in 1/2" (1.5 cm) slicesscallions, chopped in 1/2" (1.5 cm) slices
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp sesame oil
Wasabi mayonnaise
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Instructions

  1. Shred the cabbage finely using a sharp knife or a food processor.
  2. Fry the cabbage in half of the butter in a large frying or wok pan on medium-high heat. It takes a while for the cabbage to soften, but don't let it turn brown.
  3. Add spices and vinegar. Stir and fry for a couple of minutes more. Put the cabbage in a bowl.
  4. Melt the rest of the butter in the same frying pan. Add garlic, chili flakes and ginger. Sauté for a few minutes.
  5. Add ground meat and brown until the meat is thoroughly cooked and most of the juices have evaporated. Lower the heat a little.
  6. Add scallions and cabbage to the meat. Stir until everything is hot. Salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.
  7. Mix together the wasabi mayonnaise by starting with a small amount of wasabi and adding more until the flavor is just right. Serve the stir-fry warm with a dollop of wasabi mayonnaise on top.

Substituting ingredients

Want variety? You can replace the beef with other kinds of protein like ground chicken, pork or lamb. If you have other sorts of cabbage like red cabbage or savoy cabbage, they will work just as fine.

If you don't like mayonnaise you can substitute that for crème fraîche, sour cream, or even cream cheese.

Storing and reheating

This dish keeps in the fridge for at least 3-4 days. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Thawing and reheating can make the cabbage release its liquids so the dish may be a bit more watery compared to freshly cooked. This does not affect the flavor of the dish.

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281 comments

  1. 2 comments removed
  2. Shirley
    I've been making this recipe for decades. For those that find this too oily, (I can't eat too much fat, no gallbladder) I saute my cabbage in bacon grease, then add water or chicken broth if more moisture is needed. Works fine with ground beef, pork, chicken, or any kind of rope sausage. I serve with horseradish, but anything spicy would work.
    Replies: #254, #278
  3. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    I've been making this recipe for decades. For those that find this too oily, (I can't eat too much fat, no gallbladder) I saute my cabbage in bacon grease, then add water or chicken broth if more moisture is needed. Works fine with ground beef, pork, chicken, or any kind of rope sausage. I serve with horseradish, but anything spicy would work.

    Thanks for the tip, Shirley!

  4. Deborah
    What is the weight in grams per serving please? I track all macros and need to know the exact weight.
    Thank you
    Reply: #256
  5. Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    What is the weight in grams per serving please? I track all macros and need to know the exact weight.
    Thank you

    The weight of the finished dish will vary. It is best to portion or weigh out your finished dish to the number of servings you have the recipe set.

  6. Delois
    How many on here only do breakfast and dinner
    Reply: #294
  7. chris david
    Thanks anne, for the keto-friendly recipe!!!
    I will definitely give it a try
    -BECK & BULOW
  8. Joanne
    Very good! I used a ground beef/ground pork mixture. I did not make the Wasabi mayonnaise, but the dish was fine. It was very filling! To make again.
    Reply: #260
  9. Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    Very good! I used a ground beef/ground pork mixture. I did not make the Wasabi mayonnaise, but the dish was fine. It was very filling! To make again.

    I am glad you enjoyed this meal!

  10. Bev Jarman
    I'm new to this , but gonna make the beef pie with cheese on top , but no patty , as I've tried the pastry before and didn't like it , so going to have I suppose cottage pie , and 5ozs of brocolli and spinach , can anyone advise how many carbs would this be now ,

    Without pastry , but added brocolli and spinach

    Reply: #262
  11. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    I'm new to this , but gonna make the beef pie with cheese on top , but no patty , as I've tried the pastry before and didn't like it , so going to have I suppose cottage pie , and 5ozs of brocolli and spinach , can anyone advise how many carbs would this be now ,
    Without pastry , but added brocolli and spinach

    We do not have the break down for the individual components of the dish, but you can calculate the carbs using an app like Carb Manager or Cronometer. We use the USDA database for our nutrition information.
    https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/

  12. Dani
    I make this recipe regularly, it is a really nice comfort food on a cold day. I was worried about the wasabi mayo but in the quantities it's in, it's more of a flavour than heat. It all mixes together really nicely and it's very yummy :) I make it with turkey thigh mince as I don't like beef.
    Reply: #264
  13. Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor

    I make this recipe regularly, it is a really nice comfort food on a cold day. I was worried about the wasabi mayo but in the quantities it's in, it's more of a flavour than heat. It all mixes together really nicely and it's very yummy :) I make it with turkey thigh mince as I don't like beef.

    I am so glad you enjoyed this one!

  14. thankfullynonumbers
    I make this regularly. To my taste the wasabi doesn't add heat — for that, I add sriracha. I also find the listed amount of fat quite extreme, literally a fat soup. I find halving the amount of fat, using a lean mince, and then adjusting manually with the mayo to be a better method.
  15. Kerry
    I found it quite delicious...as per recipe. Loved the wasabi mayo.....organic ground beef....and all the rest we had....excellent. Nice change.
    Reply: #267
  16. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    I found it quite delicious...as per recipe. Loved the wasabi mayo.....organic ground beef....and all the rest we had....excellent. Nice change.

    So glad you enjoyed it!

  17. Dee
    Super delicious! I don't do chilli so used ceyene pepper and paprika.... Bit of a bite but not chilli burn. Again, could only eat half the portion!
  18. J
    This is one of my favourites! I use pork for the asian cabbage stir fry, beef for the Italian and ground lamb for the Indian. I am also not a fan of the wasabi mayo so I top with sour cream with wasabi on the side. On all of the stir fries I cut back on the protein.
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  20. Karen Smith
    9 net carbs? This doesn’t seem right! What ingredients in here have that many carbs? A whole cup of cabbage is only 5!
  21. Sam
    I keep shredded cabbage in the freezer for quick stir-fries during the week, so excited to try this. It was good but with some modifications.
    The ginger is excessive (almost 2-tablespoons per serving?!), mostly because of the carb count on that. I made this twice, the 2nd time cutting the ginger by more than half and it was just as good. It does need a little additional flavouring if you're not going to use the wasabi mayo, though. Overall, it's a good recipe that allows you to put your own spin on it. Create your own calorie count though as I believe this recipe is undercounting carbs.
  22. Matthew T H
    It says cut the scallions 1/2 inches or 2.5cm. Half inch sounds reasonable, but the conversion to centimeters is wrong.
    Reply: #274
  23. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    It says cut the scallions 1/2 inches or 2.5cm. Half inch sounds reasonable, but the conversion to centimeters is wrong.

    Thank you! We've updated the measurement.

  24. Matt H
    I grabbed the "meatball mix" ground meat from my grocery store. Pork, beef, and veal. Worked perfect for this.
  25. Christina
    Really delicious flavors. I left the scallions out since they're hard to find, and added crispy chili oil to the mayo instead of wasabi. However it was a bit greasy/oily. I think the amount of butter and sesame oil can be reduced by a third and it would still be great. One thing to cut into the grease if it's too late is to add a splash of vinegar for balance. I'll be making this one again.
    Reply: #277
  26. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    Really delicious flavors. I left the scallions out since they're hard to find, and added crispy chili oil to the mayo instead of wasabi. However it was a bit greasy/oily. I think the amount of butter and sesame oil can be reduced by a third and it would still be great. One thing to cut into the grease if it's too late is to add a splash of vinegar for balance. I'll be making this one again.

    Thank you for sharing those tips! I am glad that you enjoyed the dish.

  27. Jackie C
    Bacon grease aka liquid gold. The BEST seasoning in the world. My Grandma and Mom were hoarders of it and at age 65, I’ve done the same LOL Can never have enough!

    I've been making this recipe for decades. For those that find this too oily, (I can't eat too much fat, no gallbladder) I saute my cabbage in bacon grease, then add water or chicken broth if more moisture is needed. Works fine with ground beef, pork, chicken, or any kind of rope sausage. I serve with horseradish, but anything spicy would work.

  28. Pandora
    Want to try this how many servings does this make?
    Reply: #280
  29. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    Want to try this how many servings does this make?

    Hello! The default number of servings is 4, so you would divide the amount as best as you can into 4 equal servings. However, you can adjust the serving sizes as needed!

  30. Jess
    Possibly my favourite keto recipe! I make it even when I'm not doing keto. I use beef strips (because for so long I didn't realise the recipe called for minced meat!) and substitute wasabi for English mustard, because thats whats in my cupboard.
    Reply: #282
  31. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    Thank you for your feedback!
  32. Cris
    This is delicious! I make it often, my whole family enjoys it. Filling and gorgeous.
    I add some fish sauce and coconut aminos to the stir fry, and some sriracha and sesame seeds to serve.
    Yummy!
    Reply: #284
  33. Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor

    This is delicious! I make it often, my whole family enjoys it. Filling and gorgeous.
    I add some fish sauce and coconut aminos to the stir fry, and some sriracha and sesame seeds to serve.
    Yummy!

    We made this last night too, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  34. Jeanne Murphy
    Love it! Usually don’t eat cabbage but tried it as I was introducing keto toast my diet. Now one of my favourites
  35. Kathy
    Is the 7g carbs for this per portion or for the whole recipe ? Thank you
    Reply: #287
  36. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    Is the 7g carbs for this per portion or for the whole recipe ? Thank you

    The nutritional information is per serving.

  37. Christine
    We love this recipe. The flavors truly are addictive. Has anyone done a nutritional analysis on this -- total calories per serving, carbs, fat analysis, protein, vitamins, etc? I'd love to know!
    Reply: #289
  38. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    We love this recipe. The flavors truly are addictive. Has anyone done a nutritional analysis on this -- total calories per serving, carbs, fat analysis, protein, vitamins, etc? I'd love to know!

    Hi, Christine! This feature is now a DD+ benefit. If you're a member, the nutritional information is listed below the Ingredients list. If you're not a member yet, you can sign up for a free month if you'd like to access it! https://www.dietdoctor.com/new-member

  39. Veebs Kale
    Hey, I'm new to low carb, sent this way by Dr. Jason Fong - intermittent faster and proponent of eating to prevent spikes in blood sugar. This recipe is incredible. I enjoyed my portion as is, but my teenage son ate his with a big bowl of rice. Will definitely make again.
    Reply: #291
  40. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    Hey, I'm new to low carb, sent this way by Dr. Jason Fong - intermittent faster and proponent of eating to prevent spikes in blood sugar. This recipe is incredible. I enjoyed my portion as is, but my teenage son ate his with a big bowl of rice. Will definitely make again.

    Welcome! So glad you enjoyed this recipe!

  41. Gus Wrethman
    eating a low carb meal, with high carb rice, kinda defeats the purpose
    Reply: #293
  42. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    eating a low carb meal, with high carb rice, kinda defeats the purpose

    Hi, Gus! We would have to agree! There is no rice in this recipe. :)

  43. Christyn
    I only eat one meal a day.
  44. Martha Perimian
    This was very good- woried that there would be too much cabbage for my husbands tates but I think between the vinegar and the wasabi mayo, it was just fine! A keeper!
    Reply: #296
  45. Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor

    This was very good- woried that there would be too much cabbage for my husbands tates but I think between the vinegar and the wasabi mayo, it was just fine! A keeper!

    So glad you both enjoyed it!

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